Bio’s of HBM Canada Principals


Bio of Mr. Jimmie A. Matei

Mr. Jim A. Matei, Vice President of Operations for HBM Canada Inc., founded the company February 15, 1999. Mr. Matei brings to HBM Canada Inc. over 30 years of Manufacturing, Service, Engineering and Sales / Marketing experience.

He currently holds the following Licenses and Certificates:

  • MCA Y2 Class Marine Engineer
  • International Yacht Association Captains License
  • Lloyd's Class 2 Electronic and Communication Officer Technician
  • Alberta Inter-Provincial Heavy Duty Mechanic
  • Alberta Inter-Provincial Welder
  • Caterpillar Equipment Hydraulic and Electrical Certificates
  • Detroit Diesel DDEC Dealer Service Certificates
  • MMTU Diesel Engine Technician and Electronic Engine Control Systems.
  • Raymarine Dealer Service Certificate
  • University of Alberta Business Diploma
  • Canadian Aviation MOT Pilot
  • Padi Commercial Diver
  • Class A Fire / Rescue Diploma
  • Industrial First Aid
  • Mining Supervisory Maintenance License
  • Health & Safety Officer Training, Alberta Labour.
  • CHSC (Certified Health and Safety Consultant )

Mr. Matei belongs to three Engineering societies.

Marine. Electronics and Mechanical.

Mr. Matei has worked in the capacity of Sales, Service, Engineering, Technical, Management, and/or Project Consultant for the following companies:

“FeadShip” DeVries Scheepsbouw b.v. Holland, P&H Mining Equipment, Twin Disc Corp., Caterpillar Corporation, Komatsu Products, MTU Engine Company, Detroit Diesel, Wartsilla Engine Company, Duetz Engine Company, Cummins Engine Company, Yanmar Engine Company, Kamewa Jet Drives

HEM Water Desalination, Rayethon Electronics, Raymarine, Furuno Electronics, Stamford, Federal Electric, Letourneau, Komatsu Dresser

His International background brings European and other International potential markets and manufacturing to HBM Canada Inc.

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